Educational Assistant - Inclusive, Student-Centered Support

Chinook School Division; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Benefits package

Positive work environment

Job summary

Chinook School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant for a temporary full-time position at Fairview School in Saskatchewan. The role supports students in one-on-one and classroom settings and requires collaboration within a team to implement individualized plans.

Start date is 1 Sept 2026, end date 31 Mar 2027, with a pay range of $20.27–$27.10 per hour. Applicants must meet the competency expectations and consent to a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant certification or relevant experience.
• Ability to work with students one-on-one and in classroom settings.
• Experience or ability to work with young children.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills, and an ability to work in a team environment.
• A positive and flexible attitude to change.
• Interview will be required.
• Respect for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with a student's educational program.
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Willingness to meet the health and hygiene needs of children as required.
• Based on needs of individual students, provide individual students with assistance in speech, motor, and language development and social and life skills.
• Work as part of a team in development and implementation of Individual Improvement Plan.
• May involve some lifts and transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Educational Assistant certification

Relevant experience

Job description

Chinook School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant for a temporary full-time position at Fairview School in Saskatchewan. The role supports students in one-on-one and classroom settings and requires collaboration within a team to implement individualized plans.

Start date is 1 Sept 2026, end date 31 Mar 2027, with a pay range of $20.27–$27.10 per hour. Applicants must meet the competency expectations and consent to a criminal record check.